There is nothing stopping the anarchy on the highways. You are still there.įurther proof that this society breakdown is occurring, on our drive to New Hampshire I saw over five cars going over 100 miles an hour. Has Donald Trump given everyone the permission to be completely rude? Are we now able to say whatever comes to mind without impact? Or, is it social media that trained all of us to be rude? Does it allow us to believe there is a barrier between everyone? But you know what, I’m still here. But after this last week, I’m afraid we (individuals with disabilities) will never get kindness again! I love what she wrote, and I get that at times kindness can be a problem. Recently, I read Here’s Why Kindness Toward Disabled People Is More Complicated Than You Think by Rebekkah Taussig on. But, it is rare to get any comments let alone multiple comments in a quarter mile walk. When I’m with people, I know that my friends see people stare at me. And even sober adults willing to say to their friends ‘did you just see that?’ I had multiple teenagers with their parents in tow, openly point and loudly say that’s disgusting. I had one early 20s guy ask his drunk friend if he feels lucky because he just saw a midget. Just walking along the boardwalk on my way to dinner, I had more individuals (all abled-bodied, white and male) mock, pick-on and inappropriately comment than I ever have in 51 years. In the age of Trump, America is not leading its best life. ‘Live Free…’ does not mean hate and bad behavior should be the norm, but I’m afraid that’s what’s happening. I have found over the years many individuals with disability who have accepted Social Security disability benefits and not tried to lead their best life. It’s because of this upbringing, that I am able to get up, go out to work as an individual with a profound disability. I have always had these beliefs and have learned many of my lessons in life from New Hampshire. I believe in workfare, rather than welfare. As a person with a disability, I believe that Social Security disability benefits should support employment rather than hinder employment as it does for many. I am personally fiscally conservative, believe in smaller government for the most part but I am completely liberal on social issues. Having grown up in New Hampshire, I completely get the politic.
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I completely agree with Live Free or Die – the New Hampshire state motto. But I have never experienced what I did last week. I’ve been stared at – and commented about- many days. I have spent many days throughout my 51 years walking in New Hampshire. This past weekend, I was walking along the boardwalk in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire.